Summer is generally a slow time for game releases, making it the perfect time for companies to try something new or to release a value-packed edition of a previous release.

Whether you're looking for something old or something new, here are two games that are sure to fit the bill.

"Remember Me" offers that something new to fans of cyberpunk fiction, like William Gibson's "Neuromancer" or games like "Deus Ex." Though the idea of memory manipulation has been done before ("Total Recall" springs to mind), Capcom's new game delves into the subject with more intelligence than your standard summer blockbuster.

It's 2084 in Neo-Paris, a crowded futuristic city-of-lights that illuminates the difference between the classes. The haves have much more while the have-nots continue to scrape a meager existence amidst the shining skyscrapers of tomorrow.

A former memory hunter, Nilin, must navigate the city while avoiding those who would see her fail: the Neo-Paris police and the security forces from Memorize, Nilin's former employer. Oh, and the countless creatures tweaked out of their minds from manipulating their memories too much.

As the story unfolds (no spoilers here), Nilin must uncover the truth about Memorize to save her own life. The story plays out like a taut noir novel, slowly unraveling while you play though the city.

Most of the gameplay will feel familiar -- running through the city as if you're in an "Assassin's Creed" game, brawling with baddies and searching for clues.

But then there are the memory sequences, when Nilin enters the memories of key characters to tweak their remembrances and swing them over to her side.

Capcom s "Remember Me" is a more intelligent game than most summer offerings.
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During these segments, players must pay meticulous attention to the smallest details. Any object you touch might be the linchpin to your success -- or failure.

It's in these thoughtful sequences that "Remember Me" separates itself from the dozens of other action adventure games and gives players a completely new experience.

Unfortunately, while the game succeeds on most levels, the controls aren't as tight as they could be. Sometimes Nilin just won't react as quickly as you'd like, resulting in missed hits, broken combos and the need to restart a section.

Your level of frustration will vary depending on how invested you become in the story. For me, it was tolerable, though I have talked with players who gave up early.

However, if you're looking for something fresh to get you out of the heat, "Remember Me" is a fantastic choice.

'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim -- Legendary Edition'

From: Bethesda Soft

Rated: M

Who it's for: Gamers with a LOT of free time to spend in another world

Console: Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Grade: A+

"The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" has garnered more accolades than any other console role-playing game before it. Winning more than 200 "game of the year" awards, chances are that either you or someone you know played the game for weeks if not months.

The extras that come with "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" make it even more challenging.
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Publisher Bethesda is celebrating this massive success with the release of the "Skyrim -- Legendary Edition." Along with the original massive game, the new edition includes all three expansions, previously only available as downloadable content.

"Dawnguard," "Hearthfire" and "Dragonborn" add another 50 or more hours of gameplay with new quests, skills and perks. If this isn't enough, there's the new Legendary difficulty mode, and Legendary Skills for the truly hard-core players.

Additionally, now that we're 18 months removed from the game's original release, nearly all the bugs (and there were many) have been squashed. It takes time to fine-tune a game this expansive, but the "Legendary Edition" does so in spades.

For those new to the game -- or for obsessive collectors like myself -- I suggest picking up the new "Legendary Edition" strategy guide, as well.

This mammoth volume contains more than 1,100 pages, weighs in at a whopping 5.7 pounds and, most important, contains information and maps for the more than 350 quests, 500 enemies and 2,000 items you'll find in the game.

"Skyrim" is more than a game; it's a commitment. But anyone up to the challenge won't regret picking up this definitive edition.

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